Sunset hikes

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Martindale Beach & South Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Hole #8 Sunset Point via Kensington Connector Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Huron Valley Trail 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. B-Loop & West Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 55 min of walking

5. C2 Loop & Fox Trail via B-Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Kent Lake–Hickory Ridge Viewpoint, 4 beaches 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Kensington Connector Trail 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Chair–Bear Statue, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Norton Creek & Michigan Air Line Trail Loop via Huron Valley Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking

10. Kingfisher Lagoon–B-Loop, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Kensington Metropark Beach–East Trail, 5 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 47 min of walking

12. Hubbell Pond–Milford Viewpoint, 8 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 49 min of walking

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